The Idle 'Prentice Turned Away and Sent to Sea: Industry and Idleness, plate 5 1747

This engraving, "The Idle 'Prentice Turned Away and Sent to Sea: Industry and Idleness, plate 5," is part of a series of eight prints by William Hogarth, created in 1747. The series, *Industry and Idleness*, depicts the contrasting fates of two apprentices. This particular plate showcases the idle apprentice being sent away to sea, highlighting the consequences of laziness and irresponsibility. The scene's stark realism captures the apprentice's forced departure, with the presence of windmills in the background suggesting his journey away from a life of opportunity. This artwork exemplifies Hogarth's social commentary on morality and societal values, making it a significant piece in the genre of 18th-century British art.